Ioana Chioveanu

Qualifications

• PhD Economics (IDEA, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain)
• MA Economics (IDEA, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain)
• MA Financial Markets (Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest)
• BA Banking and Finance (Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest)

Personal Biography

I joined Brunel’s Department of Economics and Finance in 2010 from University College London, where I held a postdoctoral research fellowship with support from a European Commission grant. Before moving to London, I completed my PhD in Economics in Barcelona and held an Assistant Professorship with the University of Alicante. I hold a BA and an MA in Finance and Banking from the Academy of Economics Studies in Bucharest and, prior to pursuing my graduate studies in Spain, I worked in the banking sector (ING Bank, Bucharest) specialising in international trade finance.

Research Overview

My research programme focuses on theoretical industrial economics, in particular oligopoly pricing and competition policy.

To understand observed patterns of pricing in oligopoly markets, my research looks into the impact of non-price strategic variables (e.g. advertising, framing or quality choice) on price competition; and the efficacy of competition policy or consumer protection policy to improve market outcomes in relevant environments. In addition, my work draws on recent debates related to competition law enforcement, and includes papers on loyalty rebates, ATM surcharges, and bundling.

Member, Centre for Economic Development and Institutions (CEDI)

 

Recently Completed Projects

EC and ESRC
Price competition with consumer confusion
2008

EC and ESRC
Price and quality competition
2008

EC and IVIE
Loyalty discounts
2007

 

Undergraduate Programmes

Module convenor

• Incentives and Contract Theory with Economics Applications (Year 2)

Module contributor

• Managerial and Industrial Economics (Year 3)
• Undergraduate Dissertation (Year 3)
• Energy Economics (MSc)
  

• Assistant Director of Teaching
• Placement Module Coordinator
  

• Fellow, Higher Education Academy